Alice Chmielewski begins by discussing her life growing up in East Providence and assuming guardianship of her brothers and sisters after the early deaths of …
In part 1 of this interview, Alison discusses her childhood, her decision to attend Pembroke, and the Pembroke experience. In part 2 she discusses hazing …
In Part 1 of this interview, Alita Bosworth Cameron and Rowena Sherman Allen discuss how they came to attend Brown University; restrictions and expectations of …
This interview summarizes the career of Arlene Gorton with Pembroke College and Brown University's Athletics Departments. Gorton graduated from Pembroke College in the class of …
Beverly begins the interview telling of her both her parents’ self-made careers—her father’s opening of an iron foundry and her mother’s self-education. A first-generation college …
This interview with members of the Brown University class of 1981 summarizes the undergraduate experiences of Marie-Armide "Mimi" (Storey) Ellis, Kathryn "K.K." Streator, Claire Boerschlein-Hare, …
This interview with members of the Brown University class of 1985 summarizes the economically, socially, and racially diverse undergraduate experiences of Frances Lee, Suzanne Goldberg, …
This interview with members of the Brown University class of 1991 captures the undergraduate experiences of Triane Chang, Christina Valeo, Sharon Besser, Prudence Carter, and …
Dorothy (Testa) Haus begins this extensive interview by talking about her life before Pembroke, growing up as a "Pollyanna" in Brattleboro, VT. Haus discusses many …
In Part 1, Edna discusses her family background; preparing for Pembroke at Classical High School; entering Pembroke as a freshman surrounded by mature veterans who …
In Part 1, Gloria begins by describing her relationship to her father, an immigrant cement business owner, her role as a “typical Italian daughter,” and …
This interview comes from a career forum for music students held at the Orwig Music Building with Gwyneth Walker (Class of 1968) in Providence, Rhode …
Helen Thayer Paxton grew up in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. She remembers Pembroke as a place of "gracious living," including maids to clean the dorm …
Joyce begins her interview by discussing the experiences and people that led her to apply and attend Pembroke, such as going to boarding school, having …
Joyce Wetherald Fairchild's interview demystifies the work and operations of the Brown Corporation, where she served as a trustee, committee member, and as an emerita. …
In this interview, Karina Wang, Brown University class of 2021, discusses the COVID-19 global pandemic, her participation in a protest for racial justice following the …